Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius
Summary
Marcus Aurelius is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on April 26, 121[3]. He died in Vindobona[4]. He died on March 17, 180[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monarch[9]. He ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,649 views/month, #979 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Rome[2], Marcus Aurelius…
- Marcus Aurelius died in Vindobona[4].
- Marcus Aurelius was born on April 26, 121[3].
- Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180[5].
- Marcus Aurelius is buried at Castel Sant'Angelo[11].
- Marcus Aurelius's father was Marcus Annius Verus[12].
- Marcus Aurelius's father was Antoninus Pius[13].
- Marcus Aurelius's mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[14].
- Among Marcus Aurelius's spouses was Faustina the Younger[15].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Commodus[16].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Marcus Annius Verus Caesar[17].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina[18].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Fadilla[19].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Lucilla[20].
- A child of Marcus Aurelius was Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor[21].
- Marcus Aurelius held citizenship in Ancient Rome[22].
- Marcus Aurelius's professions included politician[6].
- Marcus Aurelius's professions included philosopher[7].
- Marcus Aurelius worked as a writer[8].
- Marcus Aurelius worked as a monarch[9].
- Marcus Aurelius's field of work was philosophy[23].
- Marcus Aurelius held the position of Roman emperor[24].
- Marcus Aurelius held the position of ancient Roman senator[25].
- Marcus Aurelius held the position of Roman consul[26].
- Marcus Aurelius held the position of quaestor[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IT[29]
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Began / founded: 0121-04-26[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 0180-03-17[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 517aed2c-8edd-4f31-b649-27cb9125436b[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Rome[2], Marcus Aurelius… he was born on April 26, 121[3]. Fathers listed include Marcus Annius Verus[12], a civil servant[33], 0094–0120[34], of Ancient Rome[35] and Antoninus Pius[13], a politician[36], 0086–0161[37], of Ancient Rome[38], specialised in politics[39]. His mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[14].
Education
Studied under Alexander of Cotiaeum[40], Herodes Atticus[41], Marcus Cornelius Fronto[42], and Junius Rusticus[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monarch[9]. Marcus Aurelius's field of work was philosophy[23]. Positions held include Roman emperor[24], a position[44], in Ancient Rome[45]; ancient Roman senator[25], a position[46], in Ancient Rome[47]; Roman consul[26], an elective office[48], in Ancient Rome[49], founded in -0509[50]; and quaestor[27], a position[51], in Ancient Rome[52].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Marcus Aurelius is Meditations[53]. Things named for him include Antonine Plague[54], a pandemic[55], in Ancient Rome[56]; Column of him[57]; and Arch of him[58].
Personal Life
Among Marcus Aurelius's spouses was Faustina the Younger[15]. Children include Commodus[16], a ruler[59], 0161–0192[60], of Ancient Rome[61]; Marcus Annius Verus Caesar[17], a politician[62], 0162–0169[63], of Ancient Rome[64]; Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina[18], 0147–0165[65], of Ancient Rome[66]; Fadilla[19], 0159–0190[67], of Ancient Rome[68]; Lucilla[20], a ruler[69], 0150–0182[70], of Ancient Rome[71]; and Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor[21], 0160–0212[72], of Ancient Rome[73]. His religion is recorded as ancient Roman religion[74].
Death and Burial
Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180[5]. He passed away in Vindobona[4]. The cause of death was plague[75]. Burial took place at Castel Sant'Angelo[11].
Why It Matters
Marcus Aurelius ranks in the top 0.098% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,649 views/month, #979 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
He has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[78], a poet[79], 1864–1936[80], of Spain[81], awarded the Hijo Adoptivo de Salamanca[82], specialised in philosophy[83].
Works attributed to him include Meditations[84], a literary work[85], founded in 0200[86]. Entities named for him include Antonine Plague[54], a pandemic[55], in Ancient Rome[56]; Column of him[57]; and Arch of him[58].
FAQs
Where was Marcus Aurelius born?
Marcus Aurelius's place of birth was Rome[2].
Where did Marcus Aurelius die?
Marcus Aurelius died in Vindobona[4].
Who were Marcus Aurelius's parents?
Marcus Aurelius's father was Marcus Annius Verus[12]. Marcus Aurelius's mother was Calvisia Domitia Lucilla[14].
Who was Marcus Aurelius married to?
Marcus Aurelius's spouses include Faustina the Younger[15].
What did Marcus Aurelius do for work?
Marcus Aurelius worked as politician[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and monarch[9].
Who did Marcus Aurelius influence?
Marcus Aurelius has been cited as an influence by Miguel de Unamuno[78].